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5 Tips for Working with a Business Translation Service

Mar 16 2012

By: Affordable Language Services

In order to succeed in today’s global marketplace, your business needs to find its target market, wherever it may be. If you can serve customers in other countries, as well as non-English speakers in the U.S., your potential customer base … Continue reading

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Business Translation for Marketing: Keeping Your Message Intact

Mar 15 2012

By: Affordable Language Services

When it comes to business translation, translating marketing materials is uniquely challenging. To be successful, a marketing business translation must engage the reader or viewer and successfully convince him or her to buy the advertised product. This is rarely a … Continue reading

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5 Reasons to Learn a Foreign Language (Not Just for Business Translation)

Mar 12 2012

By: Affordable Language Services

Most of us have studied a foreign language in school, yet many of us never use that language again once we’re out of school – which is too bad, really. In many countries, being fluent in more than one language … Continue reading

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Legal Interpreting: When to Use Telephone Services – and When NOT To

Mar 5 2012

By: Affordable Language Services

It's Good to Talk!When is it a good time to use a telephone interpreting, and when it might not be such a good idea. Continue reading

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5 Things to Look for in a Medical Interpreter Training Program

Feb 27 2012

By: Affordable Language Services

Medical interpreting is a growing field, particularly as our society becomes more mobile and business is carried out on a global scale. Those who visit or emigrate to the U.S. from other countries often lack fluency in English; when a … Continue reading

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Business Translation: 6 Reasons NOT to Rely on Software

Feb 21 2012

By: Affordable Language Services

Website for Business TranslationIf you’re considering using software for business translation, rather than hiring a professional business translator, here are 5 reasons not to. Continue reading

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3 Reasons Why Continued Training is Essential for all Medical Interpreters

Feb 8 2012

By: Affordable Language Services

A book that is shut is but a block.  ~Thomas FullerContinuing education for healthcare interpreting is essential for those pursuing careers as medical interpreters. Here are 3 reasons ongoing training is essential. Continue reading

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Affordable Language Services Announces Next “Bridging the Gap” Medical Interpreter Training Program

Feb 8 2012

By: Affordable Language Services

ALS is pleased to announce that their medical interpreter training program “Bridging the Gap” is being held in March. Continue reading

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Telephone Interpreting: How it Works and Why it’s Helpful

Feb 6 2012

By: Affordable Language Services

time to talkA live legal interpreter is always better, but in cases when there isn’t time, telephonic interpreting is a solution. Here’s a rundown of telephone interpreting. Continue reading

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8 Things You Should Know about Working with a Legal Interpreter

Feb 2 2012

By: Affordable Language Services

Legal InterpretingWhen working with a court interpreter, it’s good to know some about legal interpreting so you know what to expect. Here are 8 things to know about legal interpreters. Continue reading

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